Word: mcgivern
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Garber's move worked as Harvard defenseman Chris Esmonde was assessed a penalty for an illegal netting. But the penalty roused the Crimson to a starring defensive effort, and the Wildcats could not capitalize on their three-minute advantage Led by penalty-killing specialist Tom McGivern. Harvard held New Hampshire to just one goal...
Because something had to be done, Scalise delivered an "inspirational" speech between periods. Less than a minute later, Tom McGivern slammed a sidearm grounder into the net from 20 feet and evened the game at seven. Throughout the game, the hard-nosed midfielder wheeled cat-like about the field, drawing penalties, initiating passing sequences, generally doing more than anyone to mediate occasional Crimson lulls in concentration; his goal was only justice...
Some lacrosse god served up even more of the same when freshman Rob Hawley subsequently scored one goal and assisted on another. Like McGivern, Hawley put on a tremendous display over the course of the game, tallying two goals and six assists, yet neither his nor McGivern's task was finished...
...Delaware goals sent the game into sudden death overtime, and the pair of protagonists surfaced yet again. McGivern justified Sealises's decision to choose him for the faceoff. After he won the ball, he started a passing sequence downfield that culminated with Hawley assisting from behind the goal on a game-ending Norm Forbush score...